Opening credits and theme
Wynton introduces the concepts of melody, rhythm and meter.
Wynton introduces the organizing concepts in music; bars, rests and measures.
Wynton introduces tempo and its importance in imparting energy and feeling to music.
Wynton talks about the great importance ground rhythms have in influencing how we hear a piece of music.
Wynton talks about the contrasting use of drums and percussion in the orchestra and the jazz band.
Wynton emphasizes the importance of playing with intensity and exuberance no matter whatthe tempo of the piece.
Wynton touches for the first time on the importance of syncopation (he will re-address and expand on this in Sousa to Satchmo).
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